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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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